Brief spell of rainfall exposes waterlogging issues in Nagercoil
Heavy rainfall in Nagercoil caused significant waterlogging across several city areas, raising concerns about drainage infrastructure. While officials claim most desilting work is complete, residents are calling for better maintenance ahead of the monsoon season.
Why it matters
Poor urban drainage infrastructure poses recurring risks to public safety and transportation during monsoon seasons in Indian cities.
A brief spell of rainfall in Nagercoil and its neighbourhood led to water stagnation on several major roads of the city on Thursday.
Although the rainwater receded within a couple of hours in several areas, the situation has raised concerns among residents and motorists over the condition of stormwater drains and the preparedness of the civic authorities ahead of the notheast monsoon.
Around an hour of rainfall resulted in waterlogging in several low-lying areas in Kottar, WCC Road, east entrance of Nagaraja temple, some parts of Vadasery and several other areas in the city.
Benjamin, a resident of Christu Nagar, said the civic authorities should continuously monitor desilting works and other activities undertaken across the city. “The WCC Road is used by hundreds of college students and commuters everyday and the authorities must ensure proper drainage on these roads.”
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